Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Reporters' Notebooks

Marlon W. Morgan, Commercial Appeal: Mississippi Madman Ed Orgeron has hit the jackpot. Former Miami assistant Dan Werner has joined his staff as offensive coordinator and former Hurricane assistant Art Kehoe will become offensive line coach. Now the Madman must convince linebacker Patrick Willis to stay for his senior season (registration).

Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times: Wait a minute. Is Reggie Bush having second thoughts about turning pro? Although he met with USC coach Pete Carroll and an agent Monday, the Heisman winner said he still had not decided whether he would turn pro.

Brian Murphy, Idaho Statesman: Boise State coach Chris Petersen is taking a gamble by handing his offensive and defensive coordinator jobs to coaches who have yet to turn 30.

Kyle Ringo, Boulder Daily Camera: Colorado and Colorado State have agreed to continue their rivalry at Invesco Field in Denver (registration).